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Waterford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 782 students in Waterford, MI, 8% of all K-12 students in Waterford, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
80% of private schools in Waterford, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Waterford Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School
Gr: PK-12 | 473 students
Catholic
5495 Dixie Hwy
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-0340
(1)
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Map of Airport Road Day Care Center
Airport Road Day Care Center
Gr: NS | 110 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
2840 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-6161
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Map of Lakecrest Baptist School
Lakecrest Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students
Baptist
35 Airport Road
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 681-3214
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Map of My School
My School
Gr: K | 4 students
Daycare / Preschool
3101 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-4738
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Map of Oakdale Academy
Oakdale Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 131 students
Christian
3200 Beacham Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 481-9039
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Waterford, Michigan Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Waterford Adventist School
Waterford Adventist School
Gr: 4-6 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5725 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6262
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Waterford, MI Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
782
Students
$8,775
Avg. Tuition
11%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Waterford)
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
782 Students
146,071 Students
% Students of Color
11%
19%
0.56
0.52
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
4%
# Black Students
5 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
428 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
55%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
296 Students
34,318 Students
% of Others Students
38%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
83 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,775
$8,963
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Waterford, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Waterford, MI is Our Lady Of The Lakes Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Waterford?
5 private schools are located in Waterford.
How diverse are private schools in Waterford?
Waterford private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Waterford go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Waterford are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Waterford?
80% of private schools in Waterford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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